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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188, 282 and 51.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188, 282 and 51.04 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188 : 282 = 51.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188/282 = 51.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188x = 282 × 51.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188x = 14,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.87/188
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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